Tapas Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with Mediterranean flair, this Tapas Salad is a vibrant celebration of Spanish-inspired flavors, perfect for any gathering or light meal. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this salad gets an irresistible savory kick from sautéed chorizo and briny pitted green olives. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and a hint of honey, ties the dish together with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for impressing guests at a tapas party or enjoying as a quick and flavorful lunch. Garnished with fresh parsley, this colorful dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Pitted green olives
• 120 grams Chorizo sausage
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired and dice into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.

Step 3

Core and dice the red bell pepper into small chunks and add to the salad.

Step 4

Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and thinly slice it. Add the slices to the bowl.

Step 5

Add the pitted green olives to the salad mix.

Step 6

Cut the chorizo sausage into small cubes. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté the chorizo for 4-5 minutes until browned and slightly crispy. Let cool slightly before adding to the salad.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 9

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together gently to combine.

Step 10

Serve immediately or let the flavors meld in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1035.7 grams (1035.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1305

Total Fat 108.40g	139%
Saturated Fat 29.80g	149%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 4564mg	198%
Total Carbohydrate 46.80g	17%
Dietary Fiber 13.00g	46%
Total Sugars 26.00g
Protein 36.80g	74%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1533mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 14.3%